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ICTCYS611
Configure security devices for organisations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement the device security configuration on WAN links and DMZs for a medium to large size organisation.

It applies to those who work in senior cyber security roles including, senior network and senior server administrators, network engineers and security architects, and are responsible for the configuration and implementation of security for required devices.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

design a security configuration plan and implement device configuration for at least three different security devices.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

conduct cyber security needs analysis

document processes and outcomes.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

procedures for configuring, verifying and troubleshooting security devices

cyber security device configuration methodologies

conducting cyber security needs analysis

configuring security networks required to configure security devices.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

required hardware, software and components

devices required for configuration

risk appetite of organisation required to configure security devices

organisational operating environments, networks and systems

organisational style guides required for presenting documented processes, procedures and findings.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

design a security configuration plan and implement device configuration for at least three different security devices.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

conduct cyber security needs analysis

document processes and outcomes.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

procedures for configuring, verifying and troubleshooting security devices

cyber security device configuration methodologies

conducting cyber security needs analysis

configuring security networks required to configure security devices.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

required hardware, software and components

devices required for configuration

risk appetite of organisation required to configure security devices

organisational operating environments, networks and systems

organisational style guides required for presenting documented processes, procedures and findings.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Conduct a needs analysis and determine organisation’s needs to configure security devices 
Determine devices required for configuration according to organisational requirements 
Determine network and system security requirements 
Obtain and review manufacturing and technical requirements for devices 
Research and document device risk threats and vulnerabilities according to organisational requirements 
Develop and document configuration plan according to organisational requirements 
Submit plan to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback 
Finalise plan and communicate to required personnel in preparation for configuration 
Isolate devices according to technical specification and configuration plan 
Configure virtual networks according to specifications and plan 
Configure secure site-to-site connectivity and VPN requirements 
Implement required encryption according to specifications and plan 
Implement a DMZ according to specifications and plan 
Test configuration capabilities against requirements 
Conduct penetration test and record outcomes according to organisational requirements 
Document and communicate test findings to required personnel and implement any required configuration changes 
Lodge documentation according to organisational policies and procedures 

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